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Aizen seemed pleased with the results he obtained while stating the obvious. ”Don’t you get it at all, I don’t care about any of you... Just because your from the same village doesn’t mean I won’t be mean to you. If you think for a moment I’m all talk and no game try me on for size, I know several of you would love nothing more but to kick your adrenaline into gear for the ultimate showdown with the twins; however, if you should be defeated by me, where would you even fit in. Our mission states we must capture these two twin boys and that is it, there’s no background history or even a reason as to why they fled the village. They could have been caged for kiri’s own usage in wars, I’ve never seen them on the streets not even as a child. So I know nothing of them. Don’t you find that the least bit odd.” Aizen stayed in silence for a moments time to listen to the boys talk and yet he interrupted rudely. ”Yada, yada, yada, I’m going to waste your time with warm fuzzy speeches. Shut up and stay out of my way, if you ever do wish to make a real challenge do so, until then keep your traps shut. I tell you if Koji were here he’d have to man handle you all.” Looking over to some odd looking kid he laughed and simply shoed him away. ”I wasn’t lying when I said I was a Medic from the Aburame clan... And I’m just as good as tracking as a sensory ninja too... except I don’t use the old fashionable chakra sensing ability... Not to mention that’s only half of my true story...And all you need to know name wise is I’m A Aburame clan member...” Aizen couldn’t bare much more of this... in fact he’d have to start taking action toward the people around him. possibly kill them off one by one if need be.

Hibiki took a few steps back as Kyu began his awe-inspiring speech. It really didn't invoke many feelings within the brown-haired boy, but it did calm him down enough to stop snarling over the newcomer. The two Hibiki's exchanged glances quickly as Sushi-kun continued to ramble on about what we stand for, despite the brutality he was mentioning. It was all fine and dandy before Novvus seemed to dislike his speech. The dark-skinned shinobi began complaining about how killing is against the rules and how its just not right. Kuro loosened the grip on the over-grown kiri-camoflauged hoodie of Hibiki's as the fox boy took a step towards the ice-wielding shinobi, "Well, if you do not like how Kiri handles things, why bother going on missions that are to help Kiri? You may say I have earned your respect, but don't expect anything in return because I would be the tarnish you seem to want to get rid of. If you have any more ill will against Kyu, I will have to spit on the respect you have given me."

Kuro sighed, "Yoo are acting like mazhine goon! Stop!" He harshly whispered to his pal, putting an arm around his shoulder in a brotherly fashion. Hibiki turned suddenly, ignoring the Vulpes, as he locked eyes with the backstabbing shinobi, who believes his morals are more important than his own country. What rubbish! All he talks about is himself and how much he can dish out! "You speak like an Alpha, yet you are just an Omega like the rest of us! You need to learn your place." And with that, Kuro swooped one arm around Hibiki's neck and one under his right arm and squeezed as he felt the Genin try to run forward. "I could care less about what abilities you posses, you can be the one to shut up and stay out the way while the rest of us can at least have some form of minor respect to finish off this mission and then deal with personal vendettas!" Turning to face another victim of Hibiki's 'barking at the end of his chain' ordeal, Kuro almost let go of his partner, but managed to snag the back of his hood again, "And you! I could care less who slaughtered your family or which branch is superior. They are dead. Get over it. If you want to kill my parents in revenge, go for it! I've been wanting to get rid of them for years!" The wolf that was obviously Kaji's partner held him back, and then spoke something that Hibiki couldn't make out. It was wolf talk, not fox talk. The other Inuzuka stormed off, making Hibiki feel slightly victorious. Now, turning yet again on the spot, he looked towards the Aburame. "Alright so, I don't care about you, you don't care about me. We both can fight it out later, but as of now, lets just sit back and learn to deal with each other for this mission at least. Do we all agree on shutting up and dealing with the present?!" Hibiki, who's smile seemed to be so strained that his face almost ripped in half, roared the last part, looking amongst the other Genin. Kuro sighed heavily as he slackened his grip again, as Hibiki took a few steps back. "This mission could kill us. I'd rather die from a mission than a comrade."

Kyuzaku had only just finished his speech when it was already being challenged. Standing next to him was the dark-skinned Novvus, who took the entire speech the wrong way. Apparently, he was offended by the notion of being a shinobi of the Mist as Kyuzaku had described it. Apparently, the repuation as being powerful and vicious shinobi was 'tarnishing' the name of the village. TARNISHING? How can the Mist having the tag 'cruel' or 'mercilous' be tarnishing! That's how we get high-ranked missions! That's how we get money for the village! If only he knew what being a shinobi really was- Kyu... Calm down... he's just ignorant. Just like every problem on this goddamn ship, it can be mended and fixed. For now... I just need to cool down. I'll count down from ten. That usually works. Kyu listened to the bickering below, while puttinng out a finger for each count. Ten, Nine.. He withdrew his right thumb and index finger to his palm.

The deceptive ninja jumped in to pass around another hand of insults and injuries. He didn't care about this team, nor the mission. He was picking fights that this operation didnt need. His talk was demoralizing, and HE'S ACTUALLY STICKING UP FOR THOSE TERRORISTS!!! The pathetic traitor below then picked away at Kyu's attempt to cohere a team. With one last prod at the team as a whole, and another taunt to fight him, he made a poor introduction. No name was given, just his clan and his role. There was a spark in his eyes that he didn't like. Eight, seven... Kyu thought, grinding his teeth beneath his face mask. His middle and ring finger on his right hand went into his palm like the thumb and index did before it.

As if there wasn't enough bad aura coming from the traitorous Aburame. Kaji appeared on the scene, snorting like a bull, and screaming like a banshee. He roared at Novvus with bitter rage; apparently it was a sin to fraternize with another Inuzaka. The wolf then roared about how Inuzakan's like Hibiki only deserved slow, painful deaths. Like those before him, he was unphased by the speech, and instead, actually attempted to rip out Hibiki's throat with his claws. As he did, his eyes transformed in color, and his voice became more bloodthirsty. Kyu intterupted his count, and clenched his fists. He had good mind to smash both him and the Aburame's faces together. Creating a team with these hostile psychos on board was showing to become an impossible endeavor. As the growling wolf-man stood down by his dog's orders, he claimed that he'd temporarily ceasefire, but after the mission, Hibiki was as good as dead. Kyuzaku's bloodpressure was rising. On a normal circumstanced, he'd be smashing there faces in, but there were more important things than this discomfortable atmosphere and beating the ever-living hell out of these psychotic 'teammates'. There was a mission to be done, and that was always Kyuzaku's primary goal. Facesmashing could wait. The fingers that were extended before slid out from their fist positions. Six, Five... Right pinky, left thumb.

Kyu was proud to hear something different in the crowd. It wasn't an insult at Kiri, or Kyu, or even at the team. It was something more positive, like praise or defense. He sided with Kyu, and told Novvus that if he didn't like how Kiri handles things, why was he a ninja in Kiri? He exclaimed that he was one of the tarnishes that Novvus wanted to get rid of. He then turned on the Aburame next. His words, from where Kyu was standing, struck like a hammer on hot iron. Next on his list was the retreating Kaji.

He finished his rant with a few key words. As the boy said, Kyu repeated in his mind, I too would rather die on the mission, then to die by the hands of a teammate. Surely, those words will hit their mark. Fingers four and five were easier to put up. Having the backing from a teammate was somewhat uplifting.

Rinku spoke up next. Like Hibiki before him, he took Kyu's side. The mission, as he said, was the important part. If they didn't more innocent people would die. This concept was one that Kyu hadn't even considered up to this point. Rinku gave the party a hopeful nod. He wanted to see the team work together as well. Two, one...

Kyu slammed his hands on the deck, a grin beneath his face mask, and feeling slightly refreshed by his squad's words of encouragement, not matter how subtle or obvious they were. "Alright men, enough of this. We're setting sail now; we've waited long enough. Anyone who's not on board can swim." Kyu announced, "If you want to help get this ship off of port, ask me for instructions. If not, take up residence in the lower decks, and don't show your face until you feel like you can lend a hand."

Kaji had come out of nowhere and threatened to kill Hibiki, and had it not been for Kurosai, he might have done so.
Good boy... thought Novvus, thankful that the braided wolf had held the feral boy back. Suddenly the electrified chakra cloak appeared and the owner of the alien voice took over Kaji's body. It snarled at Kurosai and questioned the black wolf's actions, but relented with a growl and relinquished control to Kaji again. The feral boy shook himself, abating the chakra cloak, and stalked off with a final threat aimed at the vulpine boy.

Novvus turned to Hibiki again. The vulpine Inuzuka must have missed the point he was trying to make. The dark-skinned boy waited until Hibiki finished his speech.
"I understood exactly what Kyu was saying." said Novvus, his voice now under control, "The point i was trying to make is that i am not going to allow our village's history to define me, or forge my future. I would rather create my own path, and in doing so, hopefully remove some of our country's infamy. I hold no animosity towards any of you, but him." he gestured to the unnamed Aburame. "I said that i will see you as an enemy if you didn't give us your name. Since you refuse, you are no comrade of mine, but i cannot leave you nameless. From now on, until you decide to give us your name, you will be referred to as Nezumi."

The kid who had tried to talk to him earlier spoke up again, backing up Hibiki's cause. Novvus nodded, most of his anger now abated. He dug into his pouch, extracted a few peanuts, and tossed them neatly into his mouth. It was then that Kyu began to assert leadership on the ship.
I wouldn't mind him being a leader in this mission, he just needs to work on making speeches that don't piss off a certain group... thought the dark-skinned boy. The ropes keeping the ship attached to the docks caught Novvus' attention.
"Hey, Kyu, should i go ahead and untie these ropes?" he asked, indicating the mooring lines. A minute later Kaji showed up yet again, asking what was to be done. Is it just me, or did Kaji suddenly become happy?! thought the dark-skinned boy, looking at his team mate with a disturbed glance. He must be delusional...

Kaji's lip twitched at the insult but he kept smiling and looked over at the anchor chain. With one swift motion of his hand The chain began to reel itself in. Kaji was using lightning chakra to create a magnetic field that was pulling the anchor up out of the water. As the anchor floated up out the water and onto the boat Kaji let it drop to the deck. He looked over at the vulpine duo and smirked. "All brawn and no brain huh?" He remarked smugly. "Now lets get this show on the road." He said as he signaled the captain to set sail. Kurosai whined as they left port. He seemed to hate being out at sea. "It's ok Kurosai we'll be on dry land again soon pup." He said soothingly. Kaji shape shifted into a bird and flew off ahead of the ship. When he reached a certain distance he shape shifted into a great white shark and dove down beneath the waves. He followed along side the ship but deep under the waves. When The feral boy finally found a dolphin he tore into it with his razor sharp teeth and fried the surrounding fish with a jolt of lighting.

He shape shifted back and carried his kill to the surface in one arm. He threw it up onto the deck before climbing back onto the boat himself. "Dinner is served." He said with a smirk as Kurosai's ears perked up when he smelt the meat. The feral boy roasted the meat with his lightning based attacks until it was perfectly cooked. He tore off a big strip of meat and tossed it to Kurosai and then tore off another one for himself. The meat melted in his mouth and a large smile crossed his face. "Maybe this trip won't be so bad." Kaji thought to himself.

Takera had come running full on as fast as he could. He was only a few steps behind, but as they came up on the boat, he realized the horror that the boat was pulling away. Takera quickly started removing the weighted Vest and this caused him to fall behind by a couple yards, but after removing it and slinging it over his shoulder, he went full pace down trying to catch his brother. Just then he saw his brother reach the edge and heard the feint words.

Takera's mind raced for an answer, as it was obvious he was not only gonna miss the boat, but miss his chance to hop a ride on his brother, who was skilled in the art of levitation thanks to his earth affinity. "What to do, what to do, what to do!?" Takera quickly made handseals as he was crossing the dock half way and reeled back both fists jerking them forward in a spiral, releasing a huge spiralling wave of high pressure air, causing the water leading up to the boat to part by roughly a 5ft wide trail.

Takera quickly grabbed the heavy vest and lunged it at the boat as he lept off the dock into the trail running as fast as he could, his speed increased dramatically as the vest left him and landed on the boat. The walls of water began collapsing behind him. He ran as fast and as hard as he could leaping from ground level near the boat up to the side of the boat, grabbing onto the edge and pulling himself up as the trail behind him disappeared entirely.

Takera picked up his vest off the deck next to Zeru and began putting it back on. "Who said we were late? We're here on the boat, aren't we?" Takera breathed a sigh of relief and looked around at the others on the boat.


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The graceful, but menacing shinobi with the purple hair had answered both Kyu and Hibiki's question in one last response before floating out of the door. With a look of doubt upon his young face, Hibiki slowly took a bit of a meat chunk and just as slowly began to chew it. A moment later, he swallowed the food just as slowly. "I guess it is safe." He commented out loud as he slowly ate his food. Even the simple task of eating was making him more sore. He winced every time he took a bit, for his arm felt like it was being drenched in liquid magma. He was also feeling slightly cold, for he had thrown his blanket on the ground out of rage, but didn't have the energy to grab it off the floor.

It was moments later when a Medical Nin, Hibiki was assuming, from the Hidden Mist village came to escort them to the hospital along with two others. All three of them wore a standard flak jacket from Kiri (except for one) and the Hidden Mist village headband on their foreheads. One of them, the shortest of the three, had enormous glasses with a crew cut of dark hair. With a very skinny look to him, Hibiki figured he probably had no choice but to be a Medical nin. The next tallest shinobi was actually a Kunoichi who looked just as meek as the first, the only exception was her long, flowing locks of blond hair. She seemed to shake on the spot, from anxiety issues most likely. However, the last seemed to be the most trustworthy. She was the tallest by far and had mint green hair tied into two pony tails. A sincere smile was spread across his face and she wore a long, blue robe that covered her arms, and torso. The Medical Kunoichi was also wearing shorts or a skirt, since the robe covered past her knees. She pulled her hand out of the cloak and did a simple wave, which also confirmed Hibiki's shorts theory since one could see her matching shorts and tunic along with a flak jacket underneath momentarily, "Hiya!" She called out as all three entered.

At first, Hibiki scanned the newcomers, hoping one of them had led Kuro. After a disappointing confirmation, he glared at the group with his dark eyes and beamed with that shrewd smile. This gave off the usual mixed signals, resulting in a smile just as wide from the Green-haired Kunoichi, "And who are you?" He spoke slowly, making sure his Inuzukan Fangs could be seen. Hibiki disliked letting people see him in a weak state like this, especially if he has to rely on someone else to patch him up, but the worst of it is, they didn't have kuro. "We are your Medical escorts to the Kirigakure hospital!" Stated the most cheerful, "My name is Amaya, the geek with the glasses is Iwao, and the other Kunoichi is named Kasumi! I assume you're Hibiki by your wild look and that your lovely fish friend is the Kyuzaku that we have in our records." Amaya pointed to each of them when saying their names, the Inuzuka nodded when his name was called, his body grumbling in pain as he did so, "Before we move you into your hospital rooms, I wanted to reassure you that your Vulpes vulpes is healing quite well, in fact, he is healing at a phenomenal rate. You can thank Kasumi for that!" The blond raised her hand quickly in recognition.

With an audible sigh, Hibiki forced his legs to move to the side and dangle off of the edge of the bed. Iwao moved closer and took one of the Inuzuka's arms for support. With a grunt of pain, he slid off the bed. The medical shinobi bit his bottom lip as he tried to hold him up (coincidentally, they were the same height.) After a minute, which seemed like hours, Hibiki finally took a few steps towards the door, wincing in pain with every limp. "When the team recovered you from the Land of Frost, one of your legs was dangerously close to hypothermia. It may take a while to go back to its normal functions." The dark-haired boy stated quickly as Amaya opened the door for them. "Oh goodie." Hibiki flatly spoke as he limped out the door.